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Author and film director Robert Child hosts a weekly podcast featuring military authors, filmmakers and movers and shakers. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-child/support

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    Ghost Carrier | Episode Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 11:33


    Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 32:40


    Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 14:40


    Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠now.#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 11:29


    Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠now.#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 11:52


    Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠now.#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 16:36


    Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠⁠now.#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

    The National Medal of Honor Museum Opens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 10:51


    ⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.The National Medal of Honor Museum opens today in Texas. The landmark museum features a variety of engaging and immersive exhibits that honor the bravery and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients. Some of the key exhibits include:Moments of Action: This exhibit allows visitors to explore virtual Medal of Honor battlefields and meet inspiring recipients in vivid high-definition.The Medal: Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.Dustoff Experience: Step into a high-stakes Huey helicopter rescue mission, making split-second decisions as part of a Vietnam-era Dustoff crew.Captain Larry L. Taylor Exhibit: This exhibit showcases the story of Medal of Honor recipient Captain Larry Taylor, featuring immersive displays, historical artifacts, and a full-sized replica of his AH-1G Cobra helicopter.These exhibits, along with many others, ensure that the extraordinary contributions of these American heroes are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠now.#WW2 #MedalofHonor #americancivilwar

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 8:47


    Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠now.#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 10:28


    ⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠now.#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

    Military Recruitment Surges | Guns of Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 6:01


    ⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Today on the podcast we're taking a closer look at what President Trump revealed in this past week's Address to Congress, the startling surge in military recruitment figures since the dawn of 2025 - why it's happening and where it's headed. And did you know a new Civil War era movie opens this weekend? It's called Guns of Redemption and we'll take a look.⁠⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠now.#usmilitary

    A Review of Tyler Perry's Film, The Six Triple Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 7:52


    ⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠⁠ for Books and More.Point of the Spear Celebrates Women's History Month focusing on women in military history. First up, Rob reviews Tyler Perry's acclaimed WWII film, The Six Triple Eight. Then he provides a profile of the one of the earliest female Generals in the U.S. military, Wilma L. Vaught.⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠now.#WW2 #womenshistorymonth #thesixtripleeight

    Ghost Carrier | Episode Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 11:31


    ⁠⁠Visit our Online Store⁠⁠ for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription⁠Visit our Online Store⁠ for Books and More.For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠Big War Box Set ⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠Big War Box Set ⁠now.#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

    Ghost Carrier | Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 15:33


    Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child's captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.Ghost Carrier PaperbackGhost Carrier KindleGhost Carrier Audiobook (FREE) with Audible SubscriptionVisit our Online StoreFor a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's Big War Box Set a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive: Washington Crossing: America's First D-Day Rush on Boys: Hamilton at War Gettysburg Voices from the Front How Canada Won the Great War D-Day in 90 MinutesDon't miss out—order your signed copy of the Big War Box Set now.

    The WWII Doolittle Raid on Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 9:12


    The Doolittle Raid was a U.S. air raid on Japan that took place on April 18, 1942, during World War II. It involved 16 B-25 bombers launched from the USS Hornet, targeting Tokyo and other cities, aiming to boost American morale and demonstrate that Japan was vulnerable to attacks, despite causing minimal physical damage.⁠Visit our Online Store⁠

    WWII Profiles in Courage | Seven Black Medal of Honor Recipients

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 33:27


    In honor of Black History Month the remarkable story and profiles of the seven African American soldiers ultimately awarded the World War II Medal of Honor, and the 50-year campaign to deny them their recognition.In 1945, when Congress began reviewing the record of the most conspicuous acts of courage by American soldiers during World War II, they recommended awarding the Medal of Honor to 432 recipients. Despite the fact that more than one million African-Americans served, not a single black soldier received the Medal of Honor. The omission remained on the record for over four decades.Purchase the book, Immortal Valor by Robert Child.

    World War II and Civil War History Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 6:06


    History is a tapestry woven with the threads of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who shaped our world. In our first story, we reveal a pivotal moment, when the fate of a nation hung in the balance. And then a reluctant hero who only wanted to serve.

    The Passing of the Armies | Ep. 4 The Overture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 8:19


    Episode Four “The Passing of the Armies,” our continuing weekly podcast series that explores the memoir written by Civil War General, Joshua Chamberlain, and released the year after his death in 1915. We hope you enjoy the series.  This is Episode Four where we begin Chapter Two, “The Overture.” Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    The Passing of the Armies | Ep. 3 The Situation Continued

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 8:48


    Episode Three “The Passing of the Armies,” our continuing weekly podcast series that explores the memoir written by Civil War General, Joshua Chamberlain, and released the year after his death in 1915. We hope you enjoy the series.  This is Episode Three where we conclude Chapter One, “The Situation.” Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    The Passing of the Armies | Ep. 2 The Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 13:32


    Episode Two “The Passing of the Armies,” our continuing weekly podcast series that explores the memoir written by Civil War General, Joshua Chamberlain, and released the year after his death in 1915. We hope you enjoy the series.  This is Episode Two where we begin Chapter One, “The Situation.” Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Passing of the Armies | Ep.1 Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 6:53


    Episode One “The Passing of the Armies,” our new weekly podcast series that explores the memoir written by Civil War General, Joshua Chamberlain, and released the year after his death in 1915. We hope you enjoy the series.  This is Episode One where Chamberlain provides some backstory.” Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Author Martin Dugard | Taking London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 14:16


    Robert Child chats with NY Times bestselling author Martin Dugard about his latest book, Taking London. Great Britain, summer 1940. The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Adolf Hitler's powerful armies control Europe. England stands alone against this juggernaut, the whole world knowing it is only a matter of time before Nazi Germany unleashes its military might on the island nation. In London, a new prime minister named Winston Churchill is determined to defeat the Nazi menace, no matter the costs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Sixth of June | 80th Anniversary of D-Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 26:26


    As part of a special 80th Anniversary D-Day commemoration, Point of the Spear showcases an exceptional WWII documentary, which is a thematic and emotional exploration of the D-Day commemorations in Sainte-Mère-Église, France. It is an urgent plea to realize that the boys who stormed the beaches and dropped from the skies in Normandy are now old men who are dying every day. And the time is now to capture their stories before they are forever lost. In this episode film producer, Rylan Soref discusses what went into the making of the film and the reasons behind it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Battle of Ball's Bluff | A Look Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 9:24


    In the first year of the American Civil War, 1861, as the summer months faded into fall, the tranquil banks of the Potomac River became the stage for a tragic and pivotal conflict: The Battle of Ball's Bluff. Also known as the Battle of Leesburg, this engagement would expose the harsh realities of war and lead to significant military and political repercussions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Attack on Fort Sumter | Civil War Ignites

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 8:25


    In the early hours of April 12, 1861, the tranquil waters of Charleston Harbor bore witness to the opening salvo of the American Civil War. The battle that ensued at Fort Sumter would ignite a conflict that would tear a nation apart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Author Mark Greaney | Sentinel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 11:38


    A conversation with NY Times bestselling author, Mark Greaney on his latest military thriller, Sentinel. About Sentinel: An African coup may force Josh Duffy to choose between his mission and his family in this intense thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gray Man series. Josh Duffy and his wife Nikki are both working for the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service providing protection for diplomats in the field. They've been sent to Ghana with a team of US embassy personnel who are there to highlight American commitment to the construction of a new dam. Since Ghana is a stable democracy, the Duffy children have come along for a short vacation. But stability proves to be fleeting when a Chinese plan to embarrass the US means the destruction of the dam. Now Josh and his protectees are on the run caught between a Chinese hit squad and a rebel army. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Damn the Valley | Interview with Author Will Yeske

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 15:57


    A conversation with author Will Yeske about his combat experience with 1st Platoon,  Bravo Company in Afghanistan and his new book Damn the Valley. "A riveting, unsparing, gritty, first-hand account of life in a great airborne unit that engaged in some of the toughest fighting in Afghanistan."—General David Petraeus, former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, former Commander of NATO/US Forces in Afghanistan and former Director of the CIA. “DAMN THE VALLEY” was a phrase regularly uttered by the men that spent any amount of time in the Arghandab River Valley during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009–2010. The valley has claimed bodies from the troops of Alexander the Great, the British Empire, and more recently, the Russian Army. Operating in the valley was like nothing the men could have envisaged, they called it the “meat grinder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Rogue Soldier | Episode Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 12:51


    Tensions mount as negotiations with Tom Stone have ground to a halt and time is running out to free the hostages. CIA operative Larson is being pressured to end the situation as quickly as possible no matter what the cost in human lives; including the hostages. Commander Nelson begins to worry about everything going up in flames especially his military career. And he reminds Jake Hamilton that lethal force has been authorized to take Stone out and he must follow orders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Rogue Soldier | Episode Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 12:42


    As the standoff at Walter Reed intensifies, Jake Hamilton faces a critical moment in negotiations with his former comrade Tom Stone. The fate of six hostages hung in the balance, and the tension between them is palpable. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Jake, CIA operative Larson is secretly monitoring the situation from the shadows, preparing to take action. As the clock ticks, the room is filled with uncertainty and the weight of unresolved motives, leaving everyone on edge. Little do Jake and Larson know that their paths are about to collide in a dangerous and unexpected manner, threatening to shatter the fragile balance they are trying to maintain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Rogue Soldier | Episode Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 9:24


    In a high-stakes standoff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Tom Stone, a former Marine demolitions expert, holds hostages. FBI negotiators try to defuse the situation while Tom anxiously waits for Marine negotiator, Jake Hamilton, to arrive. As time ticks by, Tom reflects on his past with Jake and the choices that led him to this point. The impending arrival of Jake's team raises hopes for a resolution, but the uncertainty of the outcome weighs heavily on everyone involved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Rogue Soldier | Episode Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 9:47


    In the depths of Walter Reed Medical Center, CIA operative Larson receives a scathing reprimand for Tom Stone's betrayal and a mission gone awry. The CIA, considering the hostages as expendable, orders Larson to eliminate Stone by any means necessary. As Larson grapples with his loyalty to the fellow military hostages and the orders from his superiors, he resolves to act swiftly, hoping to find a way to save lives while navigating the delicate negotiations. Lives hang in the balance as Larson prepares to take decisive action, but the path to a different outcome remains uncertain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    The Sniper | Interview with Author Jim Lindsay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 16:39


    Robert Child sits down with author, Jim Lindsay. Lindsay's The Sniper reveals, for the first time ever, the full story of the deadliest sniper in Marine Corps history, Chuck Mawhinney, who served in the Vietnam war at age 18―written with his full cooperation and participation. Charles "Chuck" Mawhinney was a United States Marine who holds the Corps' record for the most confirmed sniper k*lls (and the second most of any US service member in history), having recorded 103 confirmed kills in 16 months during the Vietnam War. He was also the youngest―k*lling the enemy as a teenager. In 1967, at the age of 18, Mawhinney joined the Marines and began his assent from recruit to the Marine Corps' deadliest sniper. During his tours―in one of the most dangerous war zones of Vietnam―his character and charisma helped him deal with life and death in a hell hole with other young men a long way from home. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Rogue Soldier | Episode Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 9:36


    Colonel Jake Hamilton receives a distressing call about an active shooter at Walter Reed Medical Center. Shocked to learn it might be one of his former team members, Tom Stone, a troubled explosives specialist, he recalls their intertwined past. Inside the medical center, Tom makes a fateful decision, leaving a tense standoff with the media waiting outside. The story continues with gripping uncertainty and danger, leaving everyone wondering how it will all unfold. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Rogue Soldier | Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 14:17


    In a darkened apartment, former Marine Tom Stone excels in the online gaming world, but his real-life assignments are far more dangerous. As he awaits a new mission, memories of his past and his path into the world of Black Ops haunt him. Today, he is faced with an unprecedented challenge—erasing records from the secure Walter Reed Military Hospital. The gravity of the mission dawns on Tom as he realizes the true implications of his assignment. With his sister and her children's lives hanging in the balance, he must decide whether to carry out the CIA's ruthless plan or find another way out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Author Mark Greaney | The Chaos Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 12:41


    Robert Child sits down with author, Mark Greaney, to discuss his latest book. The New York Times bestselling author is back with a topical edge-of-your-seat thriller. Someone is eliminating the world's leading experts on robotics and artificial intelligence. Is it a tech company trying to eliminate the competition or is it something even more sinister? Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Interview with Author Brad Taylor | Dead Man's Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 14:42


    Rob Child sits down with author, Brad Taylor, to discuss his latest book. The New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin's henchmen. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Canada in the Great War Ep. 2 | The Last 100 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 30:56


    Canada in the Great War episode 2 of 2. In the conclusion we follow Canadian forces led by Sir Arthur Currie in the last 100 days of World War One. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible in Canada.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠Audible in the USA⁠ or ⁠Audible in the UK.⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Canada in the Great War Ep. 1 | The Rise of Arthur Currie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 20:39


    Canada in the Great War episode 1 of 2. In this installment we follow the rise of innovative Canadian general, Arthur Currie, who never commanded more than 400 men in peacetime. The program covers Canada's entry into WWI including the major battles of the Somme and Passchendaele. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible in Canada.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Audible in the USA or Audible in the UK. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Twelve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 16:51


    Episode Twelve of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Eleven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 15:07


    Episode Eleven of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 15:12


    Episode Ten of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 19:05


    Episode Nine of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Christmas 1942 and a World at War

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 28:05


    Join Robert Child for a Special Holiday Episode Christmas 1942. We feature radio news reports from the time and clips from, Command Performance, a War Department radio broadcast to American troops around the world on Christmas Eve 1942. Our main feature is an interview with Danish author Peter Harmsen. Peter is the author of the New York Times best seller Shanghai 1937: Stalingrad on the Yangtze and other works. He studied history at National Taiwan University and has been a foreign correspondent in East Asia for two decades  His latest book is called, Darkest Christmas: December 1942 and a World at War.  Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 15:42


    Episode Eight of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 12:16


    Episode Seven of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ December 16th Online WWII Free History Conference Link to Attend. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Point of the Spear Show Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 0:29


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    Hamilton at War | Episode Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 18:37


    Episode Six of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 11:30


    Episode Five of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 14:39


    Episode Four of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 21:19


    Episode Three of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠⁠Audible.⁠⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 11:32


    Episode Two of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to ⁠Audible.⁠ Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

    Hamilton at War | Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 12:39


    Episode One of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton's life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton's life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today. To purchase the full audiobook version of the series click this link to Audible. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

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